AI-Driven Equity Pullback Weighted on LCU, Though AI Fundamentals Appears Intact; S-REITs Remain Resilient With Singapore’s Q2 GDP Growing 5.7% YoY【 CSOP SG Weekly 】
【Money Market Fund】
US$ MMF Net 7-day Yield: +3.60%*
US Treasury yields have moved higher amid renewed Middle East tensions. While softer June CPI and PPI readings provided some relief, HSBC remains cautious on front-end rates as higher oil prices and geopolitical risks continue to pose upside inflation risks. Looking ahead to the week, there is little data and Fedspeak as the FOMC’s pre-meeting blackout window begins. Several policymakers have noted signs of inflation being well above target, which could lead to policy action.
* 7-day net yield is calculated based on calendar days and NAVs in 5-decimal.
【REITs】
S$ SRT YTD total return: ‑1.85%
As of 17 Jul 2026 (Fri), $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ gained 0.40% WTD in SGD, bringing its YTD return to ‑1.85%. WTD gains were led by office, data centre and retail by subsector, and KDCREIT, MPACT and CAREIT by individual REIT.
According to The Business Times, analysts remain positive on S-REITs despite recent underperformance and interest rate pressures. The five main reasons cited are: easing domestic funding costs, rate risks being fully priced in, inexpensive valuations (SREITLSN index's P/B at 0.96x), firm property fundamentals, and attractive dividend yields (SREITLSN index's estimated dividend yield at 5.8%).
Moving to the broader economy, Singapore's Q2 GDP grew 5.7% YoY (consensus: 5.5% YoY). Despite easing from Q1’s 6.3%, growth was buoyed by strong AI-driven demand for semiconductors and manufacturing equipment, boosting output in electronics and precision engineering. Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) growth eased to 20.7% YoY in June from 38.4% in May, with electronics exports leading the expansion, surging on robust AI-driven demand, led by integrated circuits, disk media, and PCs.
【Fixed Income】
CYC YTD NAV: +1.73% in CNY; +4.90% in USD^
At its mid-year briefing, the PBoC signalled a more accommodative stance. Officials indicated that overnight reverse repo operations may become more frequent to help stabilise rates, while comments on subdued CPI, despite a PPI surge, suggested room for further policy easing. June credit data showed softer loan growth offset by stronger bond issuance. With 30Y government bond yields still above HSBC's estimated fair value and the likelihood of additional rate cut increasing, HSBC remains constructive on China duration. $ICBC CSOP CGB ETF S$(CYC.SI)$
^ CYC/CYB/CYX USD NAV is converted based on benchmark FX, subject to rounding error.
【Equities】
Regional Equity ETFs
US$ LCU YTD return: +15.77%
· $CSOP FTSE Asia Pacific Select Index ETF USD(LCU.SI)$ declined 5.17% WTD in USD, bringing YTD return to +15.77%. WTD declines were led by IT, communication services, and industrials by sector, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan by region, and TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix by firm.
· Semiconductor stocks came under pressure as investors questioned whether AI-driven earnings growth and spending can justify elevated AI-sector valuations.
· Last week, while TSMC’s Q2 analyst meeting carried an upbeat tone, highlighting stronger-than-expected AI demand, guiding for higher 2026 revenue growth and capex, the equity saw a selloff. Nevertheless, the AI narrative remains intact as TSMC’s bonds continue to trade at tight spreads relative to peers. This hints at the market’s conviction of TSMC credit profile and cash flow visibility.
US$ SQU YTD return: ‑14.53%
· $CSOP SEA TECH ETF US$(SQU.SI)$ declined 1.29% WTD in USD, bringing YTD return to ‑14.53% WTD losses were led by Grab, Sea Ltd and Delta Electronics.
A-Share Equity ETFs
S$ SHD YTD return: +5.39%; S$ SCY YTD return: +36.21%; S$ CSA500 YTD return#: +0.50%
· Chinese equity market selloff happen against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty as US-Iran conflict intensified, and also due to concerns that CXMT’s IPO could drain liquidity from existing tech stocks in the market, as reported by The Economic Times. $CSOP DIV ETF S$(SHD.SI)$
# Data begins from CSA500 SP Equity’s inception date of 2026/01/20.
Source: CSOP, Bloomberg, JPM, HSBC, as of 2026/07/17, except where otherwise stated.
SCY’s underlying fund’s top 10 holdings (as of 2026/03/31)
SHD’s underlying fund’s top 10 holdings (as of 2026/03/31)
CSA500’s underlying fund’s top 10 holdings (as of 2026/03/31)
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